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Turn your home into a sweet-smelling bakery with this mouthwatering cinnamon donut bread. Every soft slice brings back memories of traditional cinnamon sugar donuts but in an easy-to-make loaf. After many tries in the kitchen, we've nailed a super soft texture with beautiful cinnamon swirls that make each bite taste amazing.
The secret weapon - buttermilk - gives you that incredibly soft inside that feels just like fresh donuts. When it's still warm, you'll swear you just picked it up from your neighborhood donut place.
Essential Ingredients
- Buttermilk: Makes everything tender with a light tang that cuts the sweetness
- Molasses: Adds rich caramel undertones to the cinnamon swirl
- Oil and Butter Mix: Keeps things moist while bringing in great taste
- Top-Quality Cinnamon: Try Vietnamese cinnamon for the strongest flavor
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Cooking Steps
- Main Mixture:
- Put dry stuff through a sifter. Whip fats with sugar until they're light. Add eggs one at a time. Switch between adding flour and buttermilk, don't mix too much.
- Cinnamon Part:
- Take some batter out. Mix in brown sugar, cinnamon, and molasses just until they come together.
- Putting It Together:
- Pour in half the plain batter, drop spoonfuls of cinnamon mix on top, make swirls. Do these layers again.
This bread came from wanting fresh donuts on a cold winter day but not wanting to leave the house.
Perfect Baking
Keep your oven at 350°F the whole time so it cooks evenly and gets that nice brown color.
Making Beautiful Swirls
Don't overdo the swirling part or you'll lose those pretty marble patterns we want.
Getting Ready Early
You can make the cinnamon-sugar coating beforehand, but wait to put it on until you're ready to eat.
Ways To Enjoy
It's great straight from the oven, or you can use what's left to make amazing French toast.
Expert Advice
- Take ingredients out of the fridge ahead of time
- Real buttermilk makes all the difference in taste
- Let it sit exactly 10 minutes before taking it out of the pan
The amazing smell of cinnamon and sugar makes regular mornings feel special. This bread brings a cozy feeling to weekend breakfasts, and it's even better when you share it with family and friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why alternate wet and dry ingredients?
- Going back and forth between them keeps you from working the batter too much and makes your bread super soft and fluffy.
- → What can I use instead of buttermilk?
- Just mix your normal milk with 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice and wait about five minutes.
- → How do I check if the bread is ready?
- Stick a toothpick in the middle—when it comes out with only a few small crumbs, your bread is done.
- → Can this bread go in the freezer?
- You bet! Wrap it up tight and freeze for up to three months. Don't add the sugar coating until after it's thawed.
- → Why cool the bread before adding the coating?
- Let it sit for at least 10 minutes so the bread stays together when you dip it in butter and sugar.